Obituaries for the week of April 25

04/26/2016 09:40AM
● By J. Chambless

YVONNE
CHRISTY MOORE

Yvonne “Toddy”
Christy Moore, 87, of Hockessin, Del., died on April 17 at her home.

She was the loving wife
of Joseph E. Moore, Jr., who died in January of this year, and with
whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was a
daughter of the late Rowland and the late Mary Malloy Christy. She
attended Unionville High School and the Chester County Hospital
School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for many years at AI
DuPont Hospital for Children. She retired as the Night Nursing
Supervisor in 1988. She was relied upon for her general medical
knowledge by many, including family, friends and neighbors,
throughout her life. Some of Yvonne’s fondest memories were growing
up on the grounds of Longwood Gardens. Her love of flowers and
gardening was evident, especially in her retirement. She loved
vacationing with family and friends in Avalon and Stone Harbor, N.J.
She enjoyed playing bridge with the DelPark Manor friends and
completing the daily crossword puzzles. She was an avid Phillies fan,
never missing a game on TV.

Survivors include her
four devoted daughters, Pamela Gambacorta, Christy Almeida (Joe),
Debra Papillo (Mark), all of Hockessin, and Kimberly Mezick (Rob) of
Wilmington; eight grandchildren, Ryan, Erin, Lauren, Devon, Caitlin,
Francesca, Joseph, and Madison; five great-grandchildren, Brady,
Hunter, Evelyn, Sloane, and Jude; and two brothers, J. Wayne Christy
of West Chester, and H. Romain Christy (Nancy) of Wilmington. She was
predeceased by her two sisters, Dorothy R. Christy Barili and E.
Jeanne Christy; and two brothers, R. Marvin Christy and Donald B.
Christy.

Contributions
in her memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware,
1901 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803. To view her online tribute
and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

JOYCE
CROSSAN SMITH

Joyce Crossan Smith,
79, of West Grove, died on April 22 at Chester County Hospital.

She was the wife of
Leedom “Smitty” Richard Smith, with whom she shared 53 years of
marriage. Born in West Chester, she was a daughter of the late Harry
H. and Ruby G. (Robinson) Crossan. She was a 1954 graduate of Avon
Grove High School and the Bourbon Beauty School. Joyce was a licensed
beautician and served 25 years as a rural mail carrier at Avondale
Post Office, retiring at age 65. She was a lifelong, active member of
Avondale United Methodist Church. She served in many positions,
including The United Methodist Women’s Group, Choir, Administrative
Board, Trustee, and Bible School teacher.

Joyce enjoyed playing
bingo, traveling on bus trips with her friends, and watching her
grandson in sporting events and concerts. She was an avid Phillies
fan. In her spare time, she loved reading and doing word searches and
other puzzles.

In addition to her
husband, she is survived by three daughters, Susan E. Smith, Linda S.
Mitchell (Bruce) and Patricia J. Evans (William), all of Kennett
Square; one grandson, Nicholas Evans; a stepbrother, Edward Bassett
(Mary Ann) of Chadds Ford; half-sisters Beverly Piskel (Ronald) of
Nottingham, and Martha Burgess (Charles) of Newark; and many beloved
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a twin sister,
Janice Marie Crossan; one brother, Richard E. Crossan; and two
sisters, Anna Bess Daddario and Evelyn Neff.

A visitation with
family and friends will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. April 27 at
Avondale United Methodist Church (East Third Street and Chatham
Street, Avondale). Her funeral service will follow at
11 a.m. Interment will be in Bradford Cemetery in Marshallton.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Avondale UMC, PO
Box 114, Avondale, PA 19311 To view her online tribute and to share a
memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

AUGUST J. DEPIPPO

August “Augie” Joseph DePippo,
86, passed away peacefully on April 22, surrounded by his family, at
Maris Grove Senior Community.

Augie is survived by his wife,
Emily, of Maris Grove in Glen Mills; son Joe and his wife Nancy, who
reside in Brevard, N.C.; and son Richard and his husband Doug, who
reside in Santa Fe, N.M. He was preceded in death by his brother,
Robert DePippo; and his parents, Pasquale and Anna.

Born in Malvern to Pasquale and Anna
DePippo, Augie grew up in Toughkenamon, attended Saint Patrick’s
School for eight years, and graduated from Kennett High School in
1947. He was proud to have been a member of Toughkenamon Toughies
football and baseball teams, and he played both soccer and baseball
for Kennett High School. He was a veteran and served our country in
the Army from 1951 through 1953.

In 1953, Augie married Emily DaVia. They were
partners with brother Bob and Peggy DePippo in the Brown Derby
Restaurant, which was first opened by his parents in 1934. They
worked together for 40 years and made the Brown Derby a popular local
restaurant. The Brown Derby was owned and operated by the DePippo
family for 60 years. Augie was also active in the community. He
served as a director of Elmwood Federal Savings and Loan, and was
elected to the Borough Council of Kennett Square.

After selling the Brown Derby in 1994, Augie and
Millie retired. In 2000, they moved to the Spruce Creek Community in
Summerfield, Fla. During his retirement he was a volunteer at the
Southern Chester County Medical Center and at the soup kitchen
operated by St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Belleview, Fla. Augie
was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with Millie and friends. He
enjoyed traveling with Millie, and together they took many trips
abroad and throughout the U.S. In October 2013, they moved back to
Pennsylvania and the Maris Grove Retirement Community.

A visitation with
family and friends will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 27 at
the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (250 W. State St., Kennett
Square). His funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick
Church (212 Meredith St., Kennett Square). Burial will be private. In
lieu of flowers, a contribution in Augie’s memory may be made to
the Willow Tree Hospice, 616 East Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA
19348. To view Augie’s online tribute and to share a memory with
his family, visit www.griecocares.com.